M182 Fragment The piece originally came from

The piece originally came from Tuscany and was part of a altar candlestick in a church

It is an example of the world’s finest crystallized calcite

18th century Italian fragment figure of Christ on calcite crystal cluster in matrix from Elmwood Mine

18th-century Italian candlestick top with polished agate coral and sits on a polished agate base

baroque pearls on a Barite mineral base (American Mineral Treasure site 31)

M182 Fragment The piece originally came fromSculptural 18th century Italian figure of Christ with red and white crystal quartz clusters and phantom quartz and a metal sword. The figure of Christ was originally part of a crucifix from a church in Tuscany. This piece is based on John 19: 34 which reads, Instead, Jesus side was pierced with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. It was a featured piece exhibiting with Il Sacro NellArte or The Sacred in Art in the Basilica della